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My screen name is my name in real life adapted for a 'virtual' world . It's also a reference to my ability, in younger years, to crash out at parties with a glass of wine in my hand and maintain enough unconscious self-control not to spill a drop !
Cameras have always featured in my life; even if they were the disposable kind, and I once owned a particularly quirky video camera and a Minolta. But, until I took the Open University T189 Digital Photography course in October 2007 I was totally clueless about the technicalities of cameras and photography. Not sure I've got them nailed even now, but experimenting is much more fun :)
A world without light and/or colour is unimaginable. My little Lumix goes with me most places. I enjoy taking photographs of anything that catches my eye although I have a particular love of flowers - alive or withered. However, few of my photographs are posted sooc as I'm a texture and PSE addict .
If I were asked what influences my photography, I would probably say painting; especially Monet and J.M.W Turner, and the Japanese photographer, Shinzo Maeda. But I suspect on a subconscious level there are many influences ...
When I developed Panic Disorder and depression in June 2009 the way I see the world through my camera has changed because a lot of the time I feel "disconnected". I still have 'bad' phases and suffer from chronic exhaustion sometimes - Which is why I've been AWOL for the last 2 years !! So, if I you are a contact, or a friend, and I haven't stopped by for a while, I might be having an off day, or maybe two years lol !. When I'm well I try and catch up :) Flickr and photography have been a lifeline since I became ill. So "Thank You" to all the people who have given me encouragement and shared similar experiences. Without you it would have been so easy to just give up, pull the duvet over my head and shut out the world.
Thank you all for your comments and compliments, even when I don't manage to return the compliment immediately, it means a lot and is very much appreciated :)
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See my textures and textured images at
Inspiring Connections Textures
Please visit my exhibition
IG Collection Artist Exhibition ~ virtually_supine
Please visit my Kreative People group: Highlight Gallery
Other random information about who I am:
How Rare Is Your Personality ?
Your Personality is Very Rare (INFP)
Your personality type is dreamy, romantic, elegant, and expressive.
Only about 5% of all people have your personality, including 6% of all women and 4% of all men
You are Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Perceiving.
What Art Movement Are You ?
You Are Impressionism
You think the world is quite beautiful, especially if you look at it in new and interesting ways.
You tend to focus on color and movement in art.
For you, seeing the big picture is much more important than recording every little detail.
You can find inspiration anywhere... especially from nature.
What Animal Were You in A Past Life ?
You Were A Lion
You have a lethal combination of strength and energy.
You have strong family ties, and close friends are like family to you.
What Animal Were You In a Past Life?
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- JoinedOctober 2007
- HometownLondon
- Current cityOxford
- CountryUK
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She like the purple color. Purple is also: Le mauve a une conscience de visionnaire, celui qui voit de l'intérieur, voit "at large"! Voir dans le sens le plus large du mot. Le mauve est une essence qui émane de la Source Créatrice.
Suzanne's photos have always been given a lot of thought and care. She will take one photo and experiment with many different effects, and post them for others to see. She is extremely inventive and creative. In addition she is a great flickr friend and provides very helpful comments on my photos. I am very grateful th… Read more
Suzanne's photos have always been given a lot of thought and care. She will take one photo and experiment with many different effects, and post them for others to see. She is extremely inventive and creative. In addition she is a great flickr friend and provides very helpful comments on my photos. I am very grateful that Suzanne is my contact!
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